NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 11, 2025

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. Meetups like Growth Jam have also been invaluable for networking, swapping stories, and learning from others. One big takeaway was the art of the pitch.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

Read the interview: Richard Liew: For those who may not know who Ministry of Awesome is – let’s just assume there might be some – can you give us your elevator pitch? The network, the communication, the support that comes out of that day is just quite incredible. Lots of community discussions.

startup ecosystem

American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

In addition to notable speakers and panelists, the conference will have dedicated innovation labs, offering real-time demonstrations of AI applications across various industries. With over 200 on-stage talks, the event will feature a comprehensive range of sessions, including fireside chats, panels, and hands-on innovation labs.

collaboration

Jason Malki

APRIL 24, 2025

His ventures reflect a passion for innovation, conscious business, and connecting people across cultures. The opportunity to grow and expand my network by meeting like-minded individuals is also a huge valueadd. I think it is important to remember that you dont have to swing at every pitch.

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StartupNation

JUNE 29, 2025

This tendency is exaggerated when the new offering is disruptive or innovative. If the offering is truly innovative and/or disruptive, this first step is even more vital. This too is a bit more difficult if the offering is viewed by the prospect as innovative and/or disruptive. A training event will never do the job.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 27, 2025

We are a country of innovators, exporters, and entrepreneurs who often rely on reputation and word-of-mouth to gain traction. Understand what makes news A product launch, new market expansion, or a breakthrough innovation are all strong PR angles. Building relationships with key journalists by engaging with their work before pitching.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 12, 2025

MedTech Innovator (MTI), the world’s largest and most influential accelerator for medical technology startups, has unveiled the 65 pioneering companies selected for its prestigious 2025 Accelerator Cohort. These companies come from medical innovation hubs across North America and Europe—and far beyond. Three innovative U.S.-based

accelerator

This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 27, 2010

Not only that, there’s a hugely disproportionate amount of time spent on pitching for money for these paper ideas. Step #2: Pitch investors. The fact of the matter is, most startups, particularly ones built by young professionals with no network and no track record, aren’t going to get funded.

education

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks? And so it goes with social networking. The Past (1985-2002).

networking

Dream It

MARCH 6, 2020

Camber Creek portfolio companies benefit from the network effects of his four partners from the real estate world. Key Questions To Answer When Pitching Real Estate Tech VCs Is there demand for the product? Founders speak to this network as part of the diligence process and get feedback. You should pitch how to get higher rents.

real estate

This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 26, 2011

One of the best things any investor can do is to pull back from the day to day of getting pitches and think about high level trends. Credit cards "just work" and peer to peer transactions just aren't big enough to bootstrap a network. More Accessible Innovation Resources for All. What areas are going to change?

innovation

This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 11, 2022

What Alan recognized was that most IRL forums and networking events are absolutely awful places to pitch and here’s why: 1) When a VC shows up in person, they’re looking to replicate the kind of top of the funnel they would get in an hour or two’s worth of e-mail, and that’s not going to happen if you corral them into a corner for 30 minutes.

VC

This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 8, 2011

I was speaking at Internet Week yesterday on networking and so I wanted to gather some of my thoughts. I've been very lucky over the last six years of being involved in the NYC innovation community to meet some fantastic folks. These people are bad for you, bad for your network, and take steps to avoid them is a net positive.

networking

This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

How else can you explain this headline matching a story about a professional social network still trying to explore revenues raising $17mm on an $80mm valuation? The other entrepreneur quoted in the story is from a guy pitching a Pinterest clone. Perhaps I need to rethink that. Needless to say, he's having some trouble raising.

ventures

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2011

Are we headed for a long era of innovation in which startups are the new norm? Yes, there is unprecedented innovation. They got us to fill out the details of where we worked in the past and the network effect compels us to keep it updated. They pitch me features, not value. But what does this all mean?

transportation

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 3, 2011

My guess is that probably only 2-3 out of every hundred pitches I receive are from women. But this coming generation is much more likely to be inspired by The Social Network and want to be entrepreneurs. The latest entrepreneur who has been pitching me, Shahed Khan , is only 16! But then the truth sets in. Even at 18.

entrepreneurs

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The YLAI Network hosted Michael Goldberg , a professor of entrepreneurship and an expert in international business development, for a Facebook chat in November for Global Entrepreneurship Week. Michael answered questions from network members requesting advice for their entrepreneurial endeavors. Many paths to successful startups.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 11, 2020

Innovate, Scale Up & Watch It Grow. Editor’s Note: Learn more about these steps by taking the YLAI Network online course Design Driven Entrepreneurship (también en español ). The post Innovate, Scale Up, and Watch It Grow appeared first on Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative. A recap of U.S. Posted by U.S.

makerspace

AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The new initiative includes a strategic partnership with the highly anticipated X-PITCH 2023, a global deeptech startup competition aimed at catalyzing the widespread adoption of cutting-edge technology across diverse industries. “We see immense potential in partnering with X-PITCH.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 12, 2024

These EOers work with the students to refine their pitches and provide insights and tips to help them succeed in the high-level competition. It strengthened my belief in the power of mentorship and the cohesive, supportive nature of the EO network. The depth of learning I gained from the students! It is a competition and a show.

mentorship

Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Cascades explains Greg’s observations on what it takes for innovation of all kinds (political movements, cultural change, startups, re-orgs, etc.) Here are the key takeaways that I believe relate to startup / intrepreneurial innovators. 5 Reasons People Will Oppose You We innovators already believe. It doesn’t.

innovation

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 27, 2021

One of the things we thrive on is innovation. I used to pitch ideas to my cousins and my parents of ways I was going to make money. As I went on pitching the idea to other groups, I realized that so many companies, not just small ones, were having these problems. Is this something you are passionate about? government.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

I want to thank my coauthor Akshat Dixit , a rising senior at North Carolina State University, intern at Versatile VC, and past intern with the HBS Alumni Angels Association and the Innovation Quarter in Winston-Salem, NC. . Columbia , University of Washington , NYU ) have mounted formal efforts to promote interdisciplinary innovation.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

You’ll expand your network, engage with other successful entrepreneurs, discuss your business model with experts and develop a pitch that could win you up to $10,000! Business mentoring from Ben Franklin’s Transformation Business Services Network and Penn State’s Small Business Development Center staff will also be available.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2022

billion networked devices projected to be in use by 2023 and the growth rate currently at around 10%. If these sums sound very large, it’s because outsized funding is the order of the day for large enterprise startups taking on networking infrastructure leviathans like Cisco, Juniper and Huawei. (It

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

This annual gathering brings together a dynamic mix of entrepreneurs, angel investors, and venture capitalists from the surrounding states, creating a fertile ground for innovation, networking, and investment opportunities. With a rigorous selection process, only the most promising tech-enabled companies get the chance to pitch.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

For Founders Make It Make Sense Venture capital is where innovation meets investment. While athletes and entertainers can offer widespread brand visibility and buzz, executives bring years of actionable industry insights, operational experience, and extensive professional networks.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If teamwork and innovation are crucial, make that explicit and include it in every job description and related job posting. So, how do you fish for ideal employees? Start by including in every job description your clearly defined values and culture, principles, beliefs, and behaviors that define your organization.

culture

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 18, 2011

If you haven’t read the post the thesis was that I care way more about watching the trajectory of your performance as a team (or individual) than I do about how good you “pitch” on the first day you come to see me. He waited to pitch me until he had a strong sense of what he wanted to build. Pose is no different.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 1, 2022

This program lets you engage with other successful entrepreneurs, discuss your business model with experts, and develop a pitch that could win you up to $10,000! You’ll also have the chance to pitch your business concept to a panel of local judges at the completion of the course with the winner taking home up to $10,000.

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

As part of my role as a partner of HealthInc, I sit on the jury for the startup competition in which 20 finalists pitch their ventures, with 10 then selected to enter the program. For example, remember to finish your point if you are interrupted during a pitch. Keep it simple, stupid (KISS). Keep it short. Franklin D. Franklin D.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 9, 2022

DuBois, PA – In partnership with the PA WILDS Center for Entrepreneurship, Ben Franklin Technology Partners recently sponsored a BIG IDEA contest targeting innovators working in the maker economy, forest products, outdoors and recreation, and even tech-manufacturing.

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American Entrepreneurship

AUGUST 6, 2024

The inaugural competition will culminate with finalists doing a live pitch at its upcoming Conference. The company seeks the latest application innovations underway using identity, privacy, and security-enabled workflows. Three finalists will pitch to a live audience at O ktane24 from October 15 th thru the 17 th in Las Vegas.

SaaS

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

At the start of 2020, Chelle Neff is wrapping up a decade of considerable success, growth and innovation. My husband and I are also pitching a second Weird Homes Tour book with all of the cities in it. My motivation when joining EO was to gain more of a support network of business owners around me. 5000 list twice! .

sustainability

TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

TC Sessions: Mobility, which takes place on June 9, features the top minds and makers, draws thousands of attendees, fosters collaborative community and creates a networking environment ripe with opportunities. You can highlight your pitch deck, run a video loop and/or host live demos. TC Sessions: Mobility 2021 takes place June 9.

opportunity

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Topics span a galaxy’s worth of technology, including 3D-printed rockets, earth observation data, orbital operations, ground station networks, launch services, broadband communications, defense operations and manufacturing in space. Bonus exposure: all exhibiting space startups get pitch live to attendees during the event.

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Revolution

APRIL 2, 2019

Meet the companies that will pitch Steve Case and the Revolution team on the upcoming Rise of the Rest Road Trip. The tour will end the week with a visit to Puerto Rico to explore innovation and entrepreneurship with Chef José Andrés. And today, we’re thrilled to announce the finalists who will be pitching at each location.

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